By Gary Ogle
gogle@wbcowqel.com

End-of-the-year honors at school board meetings typically go to students and sometimes teachers. At Monday’s Colonel Crawford Board of Education meeting, the recognition went to High School Principal Jake Bruner.

Dave Robertson of American Legion Post 181 in Bucyrus was in attendance to recognize Bruner for his actions in coming to the aid of a student who was choking in the cafeteria. Bruner was named the American Legion’s District Civilian Lifesaver of the Year and will also receive that award at the state level.

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Colonel Crawford Elementary Principal Jennifer Sautter shared with the school board the Hannah Crawford Elementary PTO was recently featured in PTO Today magazine for its fund-raising efforts. Recently the PTO had the Little Eagle Fun Run which raised more than $12,000. Those proceeds will go towards playground equipment at the school.

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Superintendent Todd Martin told board members that demolition of the old high school is nearly complete. The ground has been leveled and brick work has started on the portion of the building that is being retained for use.

Other action by the school board included approving a list of 76 seniors for graduation. Mike Hensely was approved as Maintenance Director for next school year.

Athletics Director David Sheldon said the new scoreboard for the high school gymnasium has been ordered and is expected to be delivered by May 18. Sheldon said he hopes to have the board installed in time for graduation so that is in place for the community to see.

The board also approved a contract for installation of handicapped-accessible bleachers at the football stadium at a total cost of $30,564.